1998 HONDA CIVIC Trouble shooting

Shift Cable
Adjustment
@ Make sure lifts are ptaced properly (see
section 1).
1. Remove the front console (see section Z0l.
2. Shift to @ position. then remove the lock pin fromthe adiuster.
7 N.m (0.75 tbtftlkgtm.
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3. Check that the hole in the adjuster is perfectlyaligned with the hole in the shift cable. There aretwo holes in the adjuster. They are positioned 90.apart to allow cable adjustment in 1/4 turn incre-ments.
ExactAlignment
4. lf the hole is not perfectly aligned, loosen the lock-nut on the adjuster and adjust as required.
5. Tighten the tocknut to 7 N.m (0.7 kgf.m, 5 tbf.ft).
6. Install the lock pin on the adjuster. lf you feel thelock pin binding as you reinstall it, the cable is stillout of adjustment and must be readjusted.
7. Make sure the lock pin is seated in the adjustersecuretv.
8. Move the shift lever to each gear, and verify that theshift position indicator follows the automatic trans-axle gear position switch.
9. Start the engine, and check the shift lever in allgears. lf any gear does not work properly, refer totroubleshooting (see page 14-109 thru 1'4-'112).
10. Insert the ignition key into the key cylinder on theAy'T gear position indicator panel, and verify that theshift lock lever is released.
CableToo ShortCableToo Long

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVTI
Special Tools ................ 14-194
Description .................... 14-195
Clutches/Reverse Brake/Planetary
Gear/Pulleys .......... 14-198
power Flow ..............,..... 14-200
Electronic Control SYstem(,96 - 98 Modets) ......14-203
Electronic Control System
('99 - oo Models) " 14-205
Hydraulic Control '....... 14-208
Hydraulic Flow .'..-.....'... '14-212
Park Mechanism .....-...'.' 14-222
Eleqtrical Systom
Component Locations'96 - 98 Models """"""' 14-224,99 - 00 Modets ............. 14-225
TCM Circuit Diagram ('96 - 98 Models) ............. 14-226
TCM Terminal Voltage/Measuring Condiiions ('96 - 98 Models) '.... 14-228
PcM Circuit Oiaqram{A/T Control System: '99 - 00 Models} ...--.... 14-230
PCM Terminal Voltage/Measuring Conditions('99 - 00 Models)
A/4 Control System .'.'...14-232
Troubleshooting Procedures ... . .... .....',........."' '14-234
Symptom-to-ComPonent Chart
Electrical System - '96 - 98 Models ......'..... '14-234
Electrical System -'99 - 00 Models ..'....-..-. '11-210
Electrical Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Flowcharts('96 - 98 Models) """'11-242
Troubleshooting Flowchart
('99 - 0O Modets) ...... 14-265
Linear Solenoids/lnhibitor Solenoid
Test ......................... . ...... 14-29f
Drive Pulley/Driven Pulley/Secondary Gear
Shaft Speed Sensors
Replacement .........'...... .14-292
Start Clutch Control
Start Clutch Calibration Procedure ....... ....,. 14-293
Hydraulic SYstem
Symptom-to-ComPonent Chart
Hydraulic System '.'.......14-294
Road Test ............................ 14-296
Stall Speed
Test......................... ...... 14-294
Fluid Level
Checking/Changing ....... 14-299
Pressure Testing ................. 14-300
Lower Valve BodY AssemblY
Replacement ..........,... 14-302
ATF Filter
Removal/lnstallation ..... 14-303
Transmission
Transmission
Removal ........... . 14-304
lllustrated Index
Transmission/Lower Valve BodY
Assembly ................. 14-308
Transmission Housing/Flywheel Housing ... 14-310
End Cover/f ntermediate Housing ..........'.'.... 14-312
Transmission Housing/Lower Valve Body Assembly
Removal ..........'.... .. " 14-314
Transmission Housing/Flywhesl Housing
Removal ................. ........ 1+316
End Cover/lntermediate Housing
14-318Removal .........,...............
Manual Valve Body
Disassembly/lnspection/Reassemblv .'.'.'..... 1 4-320
Forward Clutch
lltustrated Index ........................................ 14-321
Disassemblv .................. 14-322
Reassemblv , ,, . ',','......14-324
Secondary Gear Shaft
25 x 35 mm Thrust Shim Selection ..'.'....-... 14-324
Differential
lllustrated lndex ...,.....................,.,...-.-.-...'... 14-329
Backlash Inspection .-....14-329
Bearing Replacement ......'........'....'... ....'... 14-330
Differential Carrier Replacement ........'........ 14-330
Oil Seal Removal ........... 14-331
Oil Seal Installation/Side Clearance ....... . . 14-331
Flywheel Housing Input Shaft Oil Seal
Replacement .....,.... ...'.'.. 14-333
Transmission Housing Bearings
Driven Pulley Shaft Bearing
Replacenient ...................'. . ...................'.. 14-334
Secondary Gear Shaft Bearing
Reolacbment ...................... . .......... . ........ 14-335
Flywheel Housing Beating
Secondary Gear Shaft BearingReo1acement..................,........................... 14-335
Ring Gear Bearing
Replacement......... ........ 14-336
Control Shaft Assembly
Removal/lnstallation ....................'........... 14-336
Transmission
Reassembly .................. 14-338
Flywheel/Drive Plate .. . ...... . ...... ... . ....-.....'.'...14-341
Transmission
lnstalation ..................... 14-348
Cooler Flushing .'......... 14-352
shift cable
Removal/lnstallation....'........." """ 14-354
Adjustment .......'........ 14-355
Shift Lever ........................,. 14'356
Shift Indicator Panel
Adjustment ................ 14-357
ATF Cooler/Hoses
lnsta llation ......,,...... .... 14-357

Troubleshooting Procedures
l. How To Begin Troubleshooting
When the E indicator light has been reported on, use the appropriate procedure below to diagnose and repatr theproDlem.
A. When the @ indicator light has come on:
l connect the Honda PGM Tester or an oBD ll Scan Tool to the 16P Data Link Connector (DLc) located near the leftkick panel.
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Check the DTC and note it. Also check and notethe freeze frame data.
Refer to the Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart andbegin troubleshooting.
INOICATORLIGHT
NOTE: SeetheOBDll Scan Tool or Honda PGM Tester user's manuals for specific operating instructions.
Some PGM-FI problems will also make the E indicator light come on. After repairing the pGM-Fl system, disconnect theBACK UP fuse (7.5 Al in the under-hood fuse/relay box for more than l0 seconds to reset the TCM or PCM memory, rnenrecheck.
NOTE: Disconnecting the BACK UP fuse also cancels the radio preset stations and the clock setting. Make note of theradio presets before removing the fuse so you can reset them,
2.
3.
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OATA LINK CONNECTOB I16P}
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Troubleshooting Procedures
(cont'd)
C. lf the inspection for a particular code requires voltage or resistance checks at the TCM or PCM connectors, removethe driver's side kick panel, and unbolt the TCM, and at the PCM connectors, remove the passenger's side kickpanel, and unbolt the PCM. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and connect the backprobe sets and a digital multimeteras described below. Check the system according to the procedure described for the appropriate code(s) listed onthe following pages.
6x1.0mm9.9 N.m {1.0 kgt m,
How to use lhe Backprob€ SE{
Connect the backprobe adapters to the stacking patch cords, and connect the cords to a multimeter, Using the wireinsulation as a guide for the contoured tip of the backprobe adapter, gently slide the tip into the connector from thewire side until comes in contact with the terminal end of the wire.
BACI(PROBE SET07saz - 001 txtoaItwo requirodlDIGITAL MULTIMETER(Commarcially avsibblelKS-AHM-32-(x)3,or oquivalent
6 x 'l,0 mm9.E N.m (1.0 kgf.m,7.2 rbtftt
coRo
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ADAPTER

ll. TCM Reset Plocedure
1. Turn the ignition switch off.
2. Remove the BACK Up fuse (7.5 A) from the under-hood fuse/relay box for 10 seconds to reset the TCM or PCM.
NOTE:
. Disconnecting the BACK UPfuse also cancelsthe radio preset stations and the clock setting Make nole ofthe radio
presets before removing the fuse so you can reset them
BACK UPt7.s Al FusE
. The TCM or PCM can also be cleared by using the OBD ll Scan Tool or Honda PGM Tester'
DATA LINK CONNECTOR {16PI
lll. Final Procedut€
NOTE: This procedure must be done after any troubleshooting
'1. Turn the ignition switch off.
2. Reset the TcM or PCM.
3. Disconnect the OBD ll Scan Tool or Honda PGM Tester from the Data Link Connector (16P), or remove the special tool
from the Service Check Connector.
4. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), and set the radio presets and clock setting.
OBD ll SCAN TOOL o.PGM TESTER
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Electrical Troubleshooting ('96 - 98 Modelsl
Troubleshooting Flowchart - Throttle position (Tpl Sensor
Possible Cause
. Disconnected throftle position(TPl 3ensor connoctol. Short or open in TP sensor wire. Fauhy TP sensol
TCM CONNECTORS
Wire s;de of female terminals
. OBO ll Scan Tool indic.tes CodeP1790.. Self-diagnosis E indicator lightblinks three times.
Check lor Anothar Code or MILBlinking:1. Turn the ignition switch ON 1 ).2. Check whether the OBD ll scantool indicates another code orthe Malfunction Indicator Lamp(MlL) blinks (see secrion 11).
Does the OBD ll scan tool indicateanothercode oristhe MIL blink-ing?
Repair the PGM-FI systom (3eesection 111.
Measure VREF Voltage:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the A (26P) and B{22P} connectors lrom theTCM.3. Turn the ignition switch ON{fl).4. Measure the voltage bet\iveenthe 820 and A13 or 426 termi-nals,
Repair open or short in thc wireb,stween the Bao tcrminal rnd theECM.
ls lhere approx. 5 V?
Measure TPS Voltago:Measure the voltage between theB4 and A13 or 426 terminals.
Repail open in the wire tr€tweonthe Erl t6.minal ind the TP sen3o..ls there 0.4 - 0.6 V?
Check for loose TCM connectors.lf necessary, substitute a known-good TCM and r6check.
NOTE: Record all freeze data before you troubleshoot.
BLK
WHT/RED
A {26P1

Troubleshooting Flowchart - Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)
NOTE: Record all freeze data before you troubleshoot'
Po$rible Ctuse
. Disconnected vehicle speed
sensor (VSS) connectol. Short or open in VSS wire' Faulty VSS
@. Make sure lifts, iacks, and sal€tY stands are placed properly lsoe section 1)'
. Set the parking brake securelv, and block the rear wheels'
. iacr upile rront or the vehicle, and support it with safety st'nds'
TCM CONNECTORS
Wire side of female terminals
. OBD ll Scan Tool indicates Code
P1791.. Setf-diagno3is E indicato. light
blinks tour times.
Refer to seclion 23 for vehicle
soeed sensor IVSSI test
Check the VSS Voltage:
1. Raise the vehicle2. Shift the transmission to lEposrtlon.3. Disconnect the A (26P) and B(22P) connectors from the
TCM.4. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll).
5. Rotate the front wheel and
check for the voltage between
the 85 and 413 or A26 termi-
nals. Block the other wheel so
at does not turn
Check for oP€n in the wire
between the 85 terminal and the
vehicle speed sensor {VSS}. lf
wire is OK, check the vSS (see
soction 23).
Does0Vandapprox 5 V or more
appear alternatelY?
Check for loos€ TCM connedors
lI nec€ssary, substitute a known'
good TCM and recheck.
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Electrical Troubleshooting ('96 - 9g Models)
Troubleshooting Flowchart - A/T Gear position Switch (Short)
NOTE: Record all freeze data before you troubleshoot.
Posrible Cause
. Short in A/T go.r positionswitch wire. Faulty A/T g€ar polition switch
NOTE: Code P1705(5) is caused whenthe TCM receives two gear positionInputs at the same time.
TCM CONNECTOR A {26P}
Wire side of female terminals
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. OBD ll Scan Tool indicates CodeP1705.. Seif-diagnosis @ indicator lightblinksfive times.
Obsorve the A/T gear positionindicetor:1. Turn the ignition switch ON1[).2. Observe tho Ay'T gear positionindicator, and shift to eachposition separately.
Th6 lyrtcm i3 OK at thi. tima.Check the wi.s hamels for drm.ag9.
Do any jndicators stay on when thesh;ft lever is not in that position?
Measure ATP R Vohage:1. Shift to all positions other thanE.2. Measure the voltage betweenthe 411 and A13 or A26 termi-nats.
Check for sho.t in tho wireb€twoon the Al1 t rminaland th6A/l ge.r polhion switch or A/Tgear position indicstor. lf wilo isOK check for loos6 TCM conncc-tora. It nocassery, subrtitute aknown-good TCM and r€chsck.
ls there approx. 10 V?
Measure ATP NP Volt.ge:1. Shift to all positions otherthan @ or @.2. Measure the voltage betweenthe A10 and 413 or 426 termi-nals,Ch.ck tor 3hort in th€ wircb€twe€n thc Al0 termin.l andthe A/T 96r. porition indicrtor,or a short in the wilea b?twecntho A/T gerr porition indic.to.and the A/T geer positionswitch. It wires ar6 OK, chsck forloose TCM conn.clols. ll nccNe3-sa.y, substituto a known-goodTCM rnd locheck.
ls there approx. 10 V?
Measure ATP O Vohage:1. Shift to all positions otherthanE,2. Measure the voltage betweenthe Ag and A13 or 426 terminals.
Checl tor short in the wirelr€tweon tho A9 terminal and theA/T g6a. position 3witch. lf wireb OK. check tor loos€ TCM con-nectors. lf nocelsary, substhute aknown-good TCM and rechack.
ls there approx. '10 V?
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